Jalen Coker - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Panthers no longer backing down as Jalen Coker fires warning to NFL rivals The message is clear, and excitement is growing.

5 DAYS AGO • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers' inevitable Jalen Coker decision could come back to haunt them Delaying could mean paying more in the long run.

MARCH 5 • CATCRAVE.COM

Carolina Panthers Make Huge Mistake with Jalen Coker Decision The Carolina Panthers finally made a decision on Jalen Coker. The exclusive rights free agent was an easy one to retain. All the Panthers ne...

MARCH 5 • SI.COM

Panthers make telling Jalen Coker move that sets the stage for something bigger This was a no-brainer.

MARCH 4 • CATCRAVE.COM

Tendered contract by Panthers Carolina placed an placed exclusive rights free agent tender on Coker on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Coker will thus stick with the Panthers on a one-year deal through the 2026 season. He missed the first six games of 2025 due to a quad injury, then logged a 33-394-3 receiving line across his 11 following regular-season appearances. Coker's highlight performance came during his postseason debut, however, when he secured nine of 12 targets for 134 yards and a touchdown during Carolina's wild-card round loss to the Rams. With another offseason of development under his belt, Coker will be a genuine candidate to step up alongside Tetairoa McMillan as one of the Panthers' clear top wideouts during the 2026 season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Here's what it might take for the Panthers to extend Jalen Coker long-term Jalen Coker is looking for a new deal.

JANUARY 28 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers insider says what all fans were thinking about Jalen Coker Pay the man.

JANUARY 23 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan says the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have found a promising wide receiver duo in Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Jalen Coker emerges and Xavier Legette is suddenly fighting for his job Jalen Coker continues to emerge, but that's not good news for everybody.

JANUARY 12 • CATCRAVE.COM

Jalen Coker bursts onto national stage, showing he can be a big part of Panthers' future The second-year receiver Jalen Coker had a career night, showing he can be a dynamic counterpart to Tetairoa McMillan, and provide fire-powe...

JANUARY 11 • PANTHERS.COM

Carolina Panthers believe they 'aren't the same old' team after close playoff loss to LA Rams

The Carolina Panthers nearly pulled off a stunning victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Big showing in postseason debut Coker recorded nine receptions on 12 targets for 134 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card round loss to the Rams.

Impact The Panthers nearly pulled off the significant upset, and Coker was a key to the offense's success. He led the team in every stat and pulled in a seven-yard touchdown catch with 2:39 remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Panthers the lead. Coker also chipped in long catches of 52 and 37 yards to record the highest single-game yardage total of his career, even more impressive considering it was his first appearance in the postseason. Coker missed the first half of the regular season with a quadriceps injury, but he looks capable of forming a solid wide receiver duo with Tetairoa McMillan in 2026.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford's late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener

Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina P...

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

5 Takeaways From the Rams' Win Over the Panthers

The Rams survived the Wild Card Round with a tight win over the Panthers. Here are our experts' takeaways.

JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

5 Takeaways From the Rams' Win Over the Panthers

HIGHLIGHT: Can't-Miss Play: 52-yard gain! Young's deep strike to Coker gets Panthers inside the 10 Quarterback Bryce Young's 52-yard deep strike to wide receiver Jalen Coker gets the Carolina Panthers inside the Los Angeles Rams 10 enterin...

JANUARY 11 • PANTHERS.COM

Bryce Young finds Jalen Coker for seven-yard TD, giving Panthers lead over Rams | NFL Highlights

JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Jalen Coker’s 52-yard reception sets up Chuba Hubbard’s TD as Panthers take lead over Rams | NFL Highlights

JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Bryce Young's 32-yard sideline dime pinpoints Coker for red-zone access Watch this can't-miss play. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's 32-yard sideline dime pinpoints wide receiver Jalen Coker for red-zo...

JANUARY 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Jalen Coker hauls in 11-yard pass from Bryce Young for first down Watch Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker hauls in 11-yard pass from quarterback Bryce Young for first down.

JANUARY 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Matthew Stafford looks to avenge loss to Panthers as Rams seek 2nd Super Bowl title in 5 years

Matthew Stafford has the Los Angeles Rams poised to make a run at a second Super Bowl championship in five years

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Locker Room Sound | Jalen Coker talks stepping up on offense Listen to the receiver speak to the media on Tuesday as the Panthers prepare to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.

JANUARY 6 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers embrace 'championship opportunity' despite poor finish, being big home playoff underdogs

The Carolina Panthers have clinched their first NFC South title since 2015

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Impresses in Week 18 Coker caught six of seven targets for 47 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 16-14 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact The second-year pro from Holy Cross led the Panthers in targets and receptions while finishing with the second-most receiving yards during Saturday's loss. Coker has established himself as Carolina's No. 2 wideout since returning from injury in the Week 7 win over the Jets, catching 33 of 43 targets for 394 yards and three touchdowns across 11 appearances. Following the Week 18 defeat, the Panthers now need the Falcons to beat the Saints on Sunday to force a three-way tie for the division title. In that scenario, Carolina would hold the division tiebreaker and earn the No. 4 seed in the NFC playoffs, hosting a wild-card game.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Canales says 'there's still hope' after Panthers fail to clinch NFC South for 2nd straight week

Carolina hopes its season isn’t over

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

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Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension

Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina

Carolina Panthers believe they 'aren't the same old' team after close playoff loss to LA Rams

Stafford's late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener

5 Takeaways From the Rams' Win Over the Panthers

Bryce Young finds Jalen Coker for seven-yard TD, giving Panthers lead over Rams | NFL Highlights

Jalen Coker’s 52-yard reception sets up Chuba Hubbard’s TD as Panthers take lead over Rams | NFL Highlights

Matthew Stafford looks to avenge loss to Panthers as Rams seek 2nd Super Bowl title in 5 years

Panthers embrace 'championship opportunity' despite poor finish, being big home playoff underdogs

Canales says 'there's still hope' after Panthers fail to clinch NFC South for 2nd straight week